Go for one of the walking tours, hosted by Friends of Highgate, for a lively tour of one of the prettiest cemeteries in town.
Small but perfectly formed and close to Marleybone High Street shopping. Have found some gorgeous gifts in this market and beyond.
Ignore the great body of the Thames hurtling over your head and enjoy a ten minute walk from one bank to another. Entrances at Island Gardens DLR station and Greenwich pier.
Hidden away from the hullabaloo of Oxford St is a great place for shopping and eating out, especially on a balmy Summer's eve. Entry is next to H&M opposite Bond Street station exit.
With the all the rooms left like the man himself has just popped out for more snuff. Eerie but a pleasure to see.
Ask the bar for a tour of the haunted cellar. Is a friendly ghost but not if you are blonde!
Where London's major canals combine to form a bijou version of Italy's famous city. Catch the boats that travel to Camden Lock via Regent's canal. An entire Summer's afternoon entertainment sorted.
A pub that punches well above its weight in terms of theatrical productions. The petite and intimate setting makes for absorbing theatre-going delight.
Tucked away from the hustle of Richmond's busy riverbanks is a gardener's paradise. But it's more than just a place to buy your flora, it has award-winning dining too. Read more.
The Old Vic's leaner, quirker younger sister. Beats out all of the big West End places for set design, production and unique programming.
Go to see The Water Clock (designed by Andy Plant & Tim Hunkin) above the entrance, stay for the natural beauty treats!
Standard second-hand bookstore but venture to the basement and you'll find hundreds of books for just 50p. Heaven.
Situated neatly in the grotto of Isabella Street, Jack's is the perfect hang out on a sunny afternoon.
